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A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

Letter written on board the Titanic before it sank sells for record £300,000

UK 6 hours agoBy Sam Corbishley

Horror as human remains found near Tesco with abandoned caravan urgently searched

Human remains found in abandoned caravan with urgent investigation launched

UK 8 hours agoBy Oliver Jones

Date: 26.4.25 YappApp 07479723877 Armed Attack in Headingley Prompts Major Police Response A major incident unfolded in the Headingley area of Leeds this evening after reports of a violent attack on Otley Road. West Yorkshire Police were called at 2:47pm today following sightings of a man armed with weapons, including guns, rifles, a crossbow, and a bat. The incident is believed to be linked to threats made on social media targeting the Otley Run, a popular pub crawl route frequented by students, starting at Bata Bar. Police quickly arrived at the scene and found three people with injuries, which are currently not considered life-threatening. A male suspect was detained, and officers are now working to understand the full circumstances of the attack. Armed police, ambulances, and extensive cordons are in place across Otley Road and a nearby campus to ensure public safety. The investigation is in its early stages, with multiple police scenes still active. West Yorkshire Police have stated that keeping the public safe is their top priority, and further updates are expected as more details emerge. This is a developing story, and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Byline/ Credit: YappApp 07479723877 Minimum per use, irrespective of any previous use: ??? Fee: ?????150 print ??50 Internet use Byline: YappApp

Two women hurt in 'crossbow attack' with counter terror cops investigating

UK 5 hours agoBy Sam Corbishley

Virginia Giuffre's with Prince Andrew on the left, Ms Giuffre holding a picture of herself as a trafficked teenager on the right and an inset of dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Virginia Giuffre's death is 'tragic chance for Andrew to reveal all on Epstein'

UK 11 hours agoBy Oliver Jones

SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURES - news@sussexnewsandpictures.uk - 012 73 93 02 02 Three people were injured when a bungee ride was set up under an electricity pylon at a St George's Day fete. One person was taken to hospital and two more were treated at the scene. The bungee cord trampoline ride was set up under a pylon at the event in East Sussex. The event in Markstates Common, near Chailey was immediately abandoned. Organiser Yasmin Tomlinson posted on Facebook: "I'm really sorry to let everyone know but due to a serious incident we are having to evacuate our fete and postpone our event. "We are so sorry and so sad." The annual event was organised by the Chailey Bonfire Society to raise money for a Christmas fireworks display and party. A spokesman for the ambulance service said three people were assessed at the scene and one was taken to hospital for further treatment. "It did not appear they were in a serious condition," the spokesman said.

Fair evacuated after man got electric shock on bungee ride set up under pylon

UK 12 hours agoBy Sam Corbishley

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Trans women should be barred from women’s public toilets, new guidance reveals

Politics 13 hours agoBy Oliver Jones

Can a £23,000,000 train upgrade save Britain's 'SkegVegas?'

UK 14 hours agoBy Katie Boyden

Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice ? 2h We?re still looking for missing girl Mia, aged 13. She went to Hednesford with another girl and then went by train to Walsall on Wednesday night. She was seen in Erdington at 1.20am on Thursday. If you can help, call 101 or use Live Chat, quoting incident 746 of 23 April.

Desperate search for girl, 13, who has now been missing for more than 48 hours

UK 14 hours agoBy Sam Corbishley

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'Lovely' British man found dead on Benidorm beach named

UK 16 hours agoBy Sara Odeen-Isbister

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Lady Victoria Hervey is seen at Hotel Martinez during the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/GC Images)

Prince Andrew’s ex sparks backlash with 'sick' response to Virginia Giuffre's death

UK 18 hours agoBy Brooke Davies

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Huge lorry fire forces major motorway to close before weekend rush

UK 20 hours agoBy Brooke Davies

Schoolboy in uniform carrying his schoolbag and shoe descending the stairs

My child didn't want to put his shoes on - teachers restrained him

UK 20 hours agoBy Anonymous

In Focus: We put our healthy dogs to sleep - here's why

We put our 'healthy' dogs to sleep - here's why

UK 21 hours agoBy Alice Snape

Dad, 24, took his own life after the sudden death of his baby son, inquest hears

Dad, 24, took his own life after being arrested over newborn son's death

UK 1 day agoBy Sam Courtney-Guy

Neighbours heard ?animal screams? as mum killed disabled son, 6, before telling her dad ?sorry I have to kill you?

Neighbour's heard 'animal screams' as mum killed disabled son, 6, with a saw

UK 12 hours agoBy Sam Corbishley

Woman killed man in unprovoked attack after asking to be sent back to hospital

Woman killed man in racist attack after asking to be sent to hospital

UK 1 day agoBy Sam Courtney-Guy

An illustration of a mouth speaking on a laptop screen, surrounded by speech bubbles filled with asterisks, question marks and exclamation points.

The swear words Brits find most offensive revealed

UK 1 day agoBy Sam Courtney-Guy

Nine Red Arrows jets trailing a Union Jack smoke pattern in the sky above Buckingham Palace.

Map shows likely Red Arrows flypast route on VE Day 2025

UK 2 days agoBy Katie Boyden

Rex Features Ltd. do not claim any Copyright or License of the attached image Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (15120876b) University lecturer Claire Chick, 48, previously known as Claire Butler, who was fatally stabbed in the street. The grandmother-of-five was discovered seriously injured in Plymouth, Devon, last week on Wednesday evening. Tragically she could not be saved and was declared dead in hospital the following morning. Her ex-partner Paul Butler appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court today charged with her murder. Claire Butler - University lecturer stabbed to death in Plymouth, UK - 27 Jan 2025

University lecturer reported ex to police six times before he murdered her

UK 1 day agoBy Katie Boyden